Long-standing estate agency business sold after 27 years

Belvoir Lincoln, one of the first franchises within the national network, has been resold after previous owners Paul and Sharon Collins (main picture, left and right) retired.

The new purchaser is Yusuf Yegeneh, with former Office Manager Becci Munro (main picture, far right and left) also becoming a franchisee and responsible for day-to-day operations.

MILITARY SERVICE

Belvoir Lincoln was first established by Paul in 1996 after he completed his military service and wanted a new challenge.

Since then it has grown from a home-based business to a well-established city centre office, with a team of eight staff who are all staying on.

Belvoir has absolutely been the very best thing for me.”

He says: “Being part of Belvoir has absolutely been the very best thing for me. If it weren’t for Belvoir, Sharon and I wouldn’t be in the position that we are now. All that we have achieved with Belvoir means we can head into retirement with no worries and that’s a wonderful feeling.

“We have successfully navigated so many changes over the years – including the credit crunch and the pandemic. We came through everything stronger and I think in many ways that was due to the strength and commitment of our team.”

VISION

Yegeneh adds: “My first company is Microbyte IT solutions and we look after quite a few Belvoir offices including Lincoln. My vision is to make Belvoir Lincoln into a showcase franchise that takes the best of what we know about new technology and running efficient operations and merging this with the best of Belvoir Lincoln’s amazing property management skills.”

Dorian Gonsalves, Chief Executive of the Belvoir Group, says: “Paul and Sharon were fabulous representatives of Belvoir and during the past 26 years have built a highly successful and respected business.

“Sad as we are to say goodbye to Paul and Sharon, we are also delighted to welcome Yusuf and Becci.

“Their combined skill set, experience, and ambitions leave them perfectly placed to take Belvoir Lincoln into the next phase of its history.

“I have no doubt that they will be hugely successful in their future business plans.”